Simon Brodkin, a character comedian known primarily for his creation Lee Nelson, attempted to join the England World Cup squad as they flew from Luton Airport to Miami on Sunday morning for the start of their training camp.
Players, including the captain, Steven Gerrard, looked on in bemusement as Brodkin, who was dressed as his creation the 'Premier League footballer' Jason Bent, in a silver/grey suit and striped tie to try to blend in with the party, pushed past the security guards.
Brodkin waved his passport at security staff as the players made their way from a coach to a private hangar ready to board the plane and it is understood that he protested to Gerrard, complaining about not being included by manager Roy Hodgson in the squad for Brazil.
Glen Johnson and the majority of his colleagues saw the funny side of the stunt, but others looked on dumbstruck as police and guards surrounded him and ushered him away for questioning.